Lake Herington

Dickinson County, Kansas (near LYONA)

River/Stream: KOHLS CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
40 ft
Dam Length
4,000 ft
Reservoir Storage
3,677 acre-ft
Year Completed
1923
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2022-03-01

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
KS02468
State
Kansas (KS)
Coordinates
38.66917, -96.99907
Age
103 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.